13. Elementary STEM Programs for educators (Engineering is Elementary, Youth Engineering Solutions) at Boston's Museum of Science
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Dr. Cunningham is the Senior Vice President for STEM learning at Boston's Museum of Science. She is the founding director of two unique programs designed to promote engineering for students in the elementary grades (Engineering is Elementary and Youth Engineering Solutions). Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Dr. Cunningham about why teaching even our youngest students engineering at the elementary level is so important. Topics include: Role of Science Museums today Engineering is Elementary (EIE) Program origin and basic framework Ideal number of steps for the...
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12. Jason McKenna: What STEM can do for your Classroom.
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Jason McKenna is a passionate advocate for robotics and STEM education and the author of What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom. He has spent years helping educators understand how to leverage STEM to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Join the host of The STEM Class Podcast, Anthony Arno, as he talks with Jason about the following topics in STEM education. Importance of curiosity in STEM Adopting a universal STEM curriculum Importance of teaching STEM to our youngest students Teaching STEM with current events Are we prepping our students too soon about STEM careers?...
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11. The Engineering Design Process versus The Scientific Method
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In the world of STEM education, the Engineering Design Process (EDP) is always being discussed as an integral part of any worthwhile program. What is the EDP and why are there so many variations of it? Join the STEM Class Podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks with Kerry Tracy, founder of STEM CON and Beyond all about the EDP and how it compares to the scientific method. Highlights from this episode include: A side by side comparason of both methods
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10. KEVA Planks
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Join The STEM Class Podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks with Ken Sheel, cretor of Keva Planks. These wooden planks are a major part of every STEM classroom and the Makerspace movement. What are Keva Planks? Origin of Keva name Comparason to other building toys Applying Keva Planks across the curriculum with sample activities Building the Resilence Muscle and Failing Forward Blocks versus Planks design Ball Run Challenges Classroom Mangement World Record for tallest Keva Plank Tower Keva Museum Displays at regional science centers Display for Dreamworks Shrek Castle What's...
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9. Teaching STEM with Picture Books
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Join The STEM Class podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks with Emily Morgan, co-author of the Picture Perfect STEM series. The series published by the NSTA features a wide array of elementary STEM lessons supported by the most popular picture books in classroom. Additional Topics Include: Most memorable teachers in school Early teaching career 7 Myths of STEM STEM or STEAM or STREAM? Variations of the Engineering Design Process The Power of Picture Books Partnering with Karen Ansberry to write a STEM book The 5E Model of teaching STEM: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate Sample...
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8. MISS AMERICA: How Camille Schrier put STEM on the national stage
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The talent portion of the Miss America pageant typically consists of contestants singing, dancing, or playing a musical instrument. All that changed when the most recent Miss America, Camille Schrier, carried out a STEM demonstration during her talent portion. The STEM Class Podcast host Anthony Arno talks with Schrier about her lifelong passion for science and her decision to showcase a STEM activity as part of her talent portion, and the reaction from other contestants. Additional topics covered include: Early educators who made a difference Teachers as role models Earliest interest...
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7. Louisiana State Teacher of the Year, Nathalie Roy (Roman Technology)
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Louisiana state Teacher of the Year Nathalie Roy has taught Latin for most of her career, but was recently asked how she could incorporate STEM into her middle school curriculum. After her initial research, Nathalie discovered that the ancient Romans literally wrote the book on technology from use of catapults to advanced construction techniques. Join The STEM Class podcast host Anthony Arno as he talks with Nathalie about the following: Story of an inspiring teacher (her own parents teaching Nathalie's high school classes) Transitioning from Latin to STEM teacher Popularity of Latin...
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6. Biosphere 2: A $200 million failed space colony?
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Biosphere 2 was originally meant to demonstrate the viability of a closed ecological system to support and maintain human life in outer space. Its mission was a two year experiment sealing a crew of eight humans from planet earth. What went wrong?
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6. Biosphere 2: A $200 million failed experiment?
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Biosphere 2 was originally meant to demonstrate the viability of a closed ecological system to support and maintain human life in outer space. Its mission was a two year experiment sealing a crew of eight humans from planet earth. What went wrong?
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5. A REAL LIFE ROSIE THE RIVETER: A talk with Dr. Frances Carter
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Dr. Frances Carter is a real life Rosie the Riveter. In 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attached, Carter left her studies to become a teacher to work in a Birmingham B-29 refurbishing factory. Join The STEM Class Podcast host Anthony Arno, as he talks with Carter about not only her life as a Rosie the Riveter, but as an educator as well.
info_outlineThe very first episode of The STEM Class Podcast features Andy Weir, author of The Martian and motion picture featuring Matt Damon.
Andy talks about what it was like writing his very first book, The Martian, which took almost 10 years to write- and knowing whatever else he did would never be as big The Martian; the only 1 thing in the movie that might not be accurate but everything else could occur someday; and his thoughts on teaching STEM in the classroom.
The STEM Class podcast is the show where teachers looking to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics into their classrooms can hear the latest ideas taking place by people just like you.
Whether you're teaching a specialized STEM class or you just want to sprinkle a bit of STEM into your everyday lessons, this is the place for all things STEM.
You’ll not only hear from STEM teachers, but also popular authors, and leaders in the STEM field to discuss best practices for incorporating STEM into your everyday teaching routine.
Be sure to catch both current and past episodes at TheSTEMClass.com.